Valdobbiadene, Province of Treviso, Veneto, Italy

Famous as the capital, with Conegliano, of the sparkling "prosecco" wine, the town is situated on a plateau at the foot of the Barbaria and Cesen mountains, with the hills to the east and south covered with vineyards. A road from Valdobbiadene, called Strada del Prosecco, reaches Conegliano passing through the areas and canteens of prosecco production.

History

Archeological findings located in this area the Roman road called Augusta-Altinate, connecting Opitergium to the Trentino region.

What to see

The main church, with works by Palma the Young, Beccaruzzi and Paris Bordon.

Outside the town, in the direction of Segusino, the 15th century church of Chiesa di San Gregorio.

The Sanctuary of San Floriano, on a panoramic hill, from where an itinerary leads up to Mount Cesen, with a wonderful view on the plains of Treviso and Belluno, and to the south east as far as the Venetian lagoon.

Events

In March the ancient peasants' Fair of San Gregorio

In September at the Villa dei Cedri, the Mostra Nazionale dello Spumante